Author Topic: Puzzle Quest Galactrix (Read 6625 times)

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #61 on:** February 24, 2009, 08:32:09 PM »

can't get rid of hacking completely, but I can set each hack to just require one match. that will have to do!

pilonv1 · « **Reply #62 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:04:37 PM »

when's the xbla version out?

TVC15 · « **Reply #63 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:13:13 PM »

is goat sex good or bad

archie4208 · « **Reply #64 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:15:24 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on February 24, 2009, 09:04:37 PM

when's the xbla version out?

was supposed to be tomorrow but ms decided that everyone wanted exit 2 instead so it's now tbd!

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #65 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:29:32 PM »

Quote from: TVC 15 on February 24, 2009, 09:13:13 PM

is goat sex good or bad

really bad

look at it this way-for a game that's designed to be able to pick up and play for 15 minutes at a time, there's a decent chance that you'll spend at least half that time getting from point A to point B with hacking without getting any kind of XP or money increase for your character.

I've modded it out as much as I can. The mechanic totally sucks. At least the mobs that spawned in PQ gave you something for killing them.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #66 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:36:05 PM »

ruh roh, that sounds shit.

archie4208 · « **Reply #67 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:41:53 PM »

It's really distinguished mentally-challenged, especially considering alot of the sectors seem to be devoid of things to do, unless I'm missing something. I went through like 3 sectors without any activities and had to constantly hack to get to new stuff.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #68 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:39:59 PM »

Yeah, the splitting off of sectors is annoying and Hacking on Medium is a bit of a chore. A bunch of occasions where I need to match a color and there's only one of that color. I've already wasted time and other colors on trying to get more greens lined up. Then its already too late.

Vizzys · « **Reply #69 on:** February 24, 2009, 11:48:33 PM »

usually on medium gates I can do them in the first try IF there is at least one or two obvious matches right from the get go, key is while matching pay careful attention to the next in line so you can match it right after the previous animation finishes

difficult lives up to its name and takes a few tries. match 24 gems in 95 seconds? FML

FatalT · « **Reply #70 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:33:32 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on February 24, 2009, 11:49:03 PM

My friend demonoid called and said he got this game, I'm gonna have to go over to his place and try it out.

smh

dammitmattt · « **Reply #71 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:23:10 AM »

Just buy the game, you cheap fuckers. I downloaded Steam for this and bought it, and I'm going to buy it on XBLA, too. And I would've bought it on PSP if they had done it. I don't think I'm spending $30 on the DS version, though.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #72 on:** February 25, 2009, 05:24:02 AM »

Quote from: dammitmattt on February 25, 2009, 01:23:10 AM

Just buy the game, you cheap fuckers. I downloaded Steam for this and bought it, and I'm going to buy it on XBLA, too. And I would've bought it on PSP if they had done it. I don't think I'm spending $30 on the DS version, though.

they'll buy it on xbla, I wouldn't worry about the piracy too much.

dammitmattt · « **Reply #73 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:03:19 PM »

Quick question for you Steam experts from a newbie - I tried last night to play Puzzle Quest Galactrix when I was not connected online and Steam wouldn't let me play it online. I've got a four hour plane ride this evening and I really, really need to be able to play it on my trip.

What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do?

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #74 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:20:32 PM »

Quote from: dammitmattt on February 25, 2009, 12:03:19 PM

Quick question for you Steam experts from a newbie - I tried last night to play Puzzle Quest Galactrix when I was not connected online and Steam wouldn't let me play it online. I've got a four hour plane ride this evening and I really, really need to be able to play it on my trip.

What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do?

Go to the File Menu and choose "Go Offline" . Then verify that you can play by starting up the game w/ no net connection.

dammitmattt · « **Reply #75 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:22:43 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on February 25, 2009, 12:20:32 PM

Quote from: dammitmattt on February 25, 2009, 12:03:19 PM
Quick question for you Steam experts from a newbie - I tried last night to play Puzzle Quest Galactrix when I was not connected online and Steam wouldn't let me play it online. I've got a four hour plane ride this evening and I really, really need to be able to play it on my trip.

What am I doing wrong and what do I need to do?

Go to the File Menu and choose "Go Offline" . Then verify that you can play by starting up the game w/ no net connection.

The problem I was having yesterday was that I couldn't even get into Steam because I was already offline, so I didn't have a chance to get to the menu to do this

EDIT: The good news is that I did what you said and it worked, but I'm just worried what will happen when I shut down and then boot up on the plane when I'm already offline. Hopefully, it remembers that I already got it to work offline once...

demi · « **Reply #76 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:23:36 PM »

Steam is a huge scam dude. You got swindled. Enjoy

FatalT · « **Reply #77 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:36:51 PM »

I don't think you have to have Steam turned on to play it, either. Just go here and open up galactrix.exe: C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\puzzle quest galactrix

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #78 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:43:37 PM »

I thought all of the game executables had magic Steam DRM spice that basically had them call into Steam when they were launched.

FatalT · « **Reply #79 on:** February 25, 2009, 12:44:53 PM »

Quote from: Fragamemnon on February 25, 2009, 12:43:37 PM

I thought all of the game executables had magic Steam DRM spice that basically had them call into Steam when they were launched.

Nope. I just logged out of Steam and closed it to try it out and it worked. You don't need to have Steam open to be able to play it. In fact, there isn't even a CD Key with this game so essentially you could just copy the direct files from that folder to a CD and give it to all your friends or whatever.

I still feel like I wasted $20 when I could've been a pirate instead.

dammitmattt · « **Reply #80 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:03:58 PM »

Quote from: FatalT on February 25, 2009, 12:44:53 PM

Quote from: Fragamemnon on February 25, 2009, 12:43:37 PM
I thought all of the game executables had magic Steam DRM spice that basically had them call into Steam when they were launched.

Nope. I just logged out of Steam and closed it to try it out and it worked. You don't need to have Steam open to be able to play it. In fact, there isn't even a CD Key with this game so essentially you could just copy the direct files from that folder to a CD and give it to all your friends or whatever.

I still feel like I wasted $20 when I could've been a pirate instead.

Thanks for the tips. Think about it this way - you're supporting the next Puzzle Quest.

FatalT · « **Reply #81 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:08:03 PM »

Quote from: dammitmattt on February 25, 2009, 01:03:58 PM

Thanks for the tips. Think about it this way - you're supporting the next Puzzle Quest.

Good point. Maybe the next Puzzle Quest won't have this ridiculously stupid hacking system to unlock new areas.

demi · « **Reply #82 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:09:12 PM »

There probably wont be another puzzle quest since he said he wants to work on an actual RPG / Strategy title instead (from Frag's quote)

dammitmattt · « **Reply #83 on:** February 25, 2009, 01:55:58 PM »

Quote from: FatalT on February 25, 2009, 01:08:03 PM

Quote from: dammitmattt on February 25, 2009, 01:03:58 PM
Thanks for the tips. Think about it this way - you're supporting the next Puzzle Quest.

Good point. Maybe the next Puzzle Quest won't have this ridiculously stupid hacking system to unlock new areas.

It is stupid, but it hasn't been an issue for me so far. I've done a few normal ones and one difficult one on the first try. The only ones I've had to retry (just once) were a couple of random easy ones where I just didn't get the right gems.

Fragamemnon · « **Reply #84 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:12:34 PM »

The hacking isn't hard, it's just a tedious and pointless drag on the game and a right killer if you are trying to play it in short bursts.

demi · « **Reply #85 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:13:16 PM »

My hispanic friend stopped by and gave me th DS version

Thanks Rico

cool breeze · « **Reply #86 on:** February 25, 2009, 04:31:38 PM »

I don't know if I should get this for PC or not. I've been playing Puzzle Quest on my cell phone lately and I've already played more than I have on other consoles.

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #87 on:** February 26, 2009, 02:05:43 AM »

Someone halp me. I just bought a freighter and I've been moving minerals and contraband for the past 2 hours. Now THAT'S fucking addicting $:-\$

CHOW CHOW · « **Reply #88 on:** March 07, 2009, 09:21:56 PM »

anyone know when this is hitting PSN?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #89 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:52:13 AM »

never

TVC15 · « **Reply #90 on:** March 09, 2009, 04:55:59 AM »

Have they announced an iPhone port?

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Author Topic: Puzzle Quest Galactrix (Read 6625 times)